Koala Conservation Experience
Join passionate and dedicated conservationists in conducting vital work to conserve one of the world’s most enchanting animals.
Venture into the Australian bush with the conservation team to participate in inspiring fieldwork, learn about koala and woodland ecology, gain skills in survey techniques and assist with the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned koalas.
Conservation work may include some or all of the following activities:
- Population surveys: deploying, retrieving and reviewing camera traps
- DNA collection for analysis
- Habitat assessment surveys
- Monitoring of habitat use and behaviour through telemetry (radio tracking collared koalas)
- Habitat restoration
- Development of innovative habitat management techniques
- Gathering of eucalyptus leaves for injured and orphaned Koalas
It is not all about hard work though – in between conservation activities you can take in some of the sights of the Great Ocean Road including the Great Ocean Walk and Twelve Apostles or even just relax in the dappled shade of the eucalypts, watching the koalas dozing high in the trees above you.
The Koala Conservation Insight offers some special insights into koala conservation (three hours of conservation work per day), while the Koala Conservation Expedition includes four days of fieldwork with the conservation team and two days of exploration and sightseeing.
Tailoring Group Experiences
For groups of 6 or more participants dates can be tailored to suit your schedule.
Please contact us to discuss.
Koala Conservation Insight (3 days)
Package includes:
- Two nights accommodation at the Great Ocean Ecolodge
- All meals
- Research and conservation activities and related vehicle transfers
- Tuition and guiding
Transport: you have the option of being fully escorted from Melbourne or driving to the Ecolodge yourself (see below).
Program dates:
The program runs from September through to April, beginning on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
If you’re visiting from May through to August, our Tiger Quoll Conservation Experience will be in operation.
Koala Conservation Expedition (6 days)
Package includes:
- Five nights accommodation at the Great Ocean Ecolodge
- All meals
- Research and conservation activities and related vehicle transfers
- Tuition and guiding
- Guided Great Ocean Road or Great Ocean Walk tour
Transport: you have the option of being fully escorted from Melbourne or driving to the Ecolodge yourself (see below).
Program dates for 2012:
9th September – 14th September
21st October – 26th October
Contact us if you are interested in dates for 2013 – get in quick and we may be able to plan dates especially for you!
Fully Escorted From Melbourne or Self Drive Options
We’ve found that our guests, both locals and internationals, have different needs when it comes to getting around. That’s why we’ve developed two options:
Fully escorted from Melbourne
Includes transfers from Melbourne Airport or CBD, eliminating the need to hire a car and negotiate left-hand drive. This package also includes a guided Great Ocean Road or Great Ocean Walk tour.
Self Drive
Spend the afternoons exploring the region yourselves – we will be delighted to assist you with planning your excursions.